Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts!"--James Beard

Grandmas Old-Fashioned Cookies Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Grandmas Old-Fashioned Cookies is from Granny Cornell's Family Cookbook , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking soda
5 to 5 1/2 cups of flour
1 cup lard
3 beaten eggs
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
Directions:
Directions:
Combine sugar, lard, and eggs.
Beat until light and smooth.
Add sour cream.
Dissolve soda in buttermilk and add to mixture.
Add flour to make a soft dough.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Note: You may add chocolate chips or shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or chopped candied fruit.
Black walnuts give an especially wonderful flavor.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

26W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!